Colour Theory: Creating a Colour Wheel

Completed by 11 learners

Ages 8-12

Live One-Time Class

In this one time class I will introduce the concept of Color Theory and discuss the different tiers of colours and how they relate to one another.

Miss. Erica G

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(322 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

3-9 learners per class

45 min

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What’s included

1 live meeting

45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this one time class I will introduce the concept of Colour Theory and discuss primary, secondary and tertiary colours. We will also talk about complementary colours, colour families, and learn to distinguish warm and cool colours. 

Here is a breakdown of what to expect in this lesson:

- Greeting 
- Introduction to Colour Wheel 
- Guided step by step creation of colour wheel (discuss primary, secondary, and tertiary colours) 
- Learn complementary colours, colour families, warm and cool colours 
- Create an image using only complementary, warm or cool colours and share 
- Closing/ Goodbye 

This will be an interactive lecture which includes a slide presentation. Students will actively participate by asking and answering questions, as well as creating their own colour wheel throughout the class. 

No previous knowledge is needed! Just be sure to have a sketchbook or blank paper, as well as drawing materials like pencil crayons or markers.

Learning Goals

Students will learn all about primary, secondary and tertiary colours. They will also learn complementary colours, colour families, and learn to distinguish warm and cool colours.

Other Details

Supply List

Students will require a sketchbook or some blank paper, as well as drawing/colouring materials of their choice.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Miss. Erica G

Joined January, 2021

4.9

322reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Degrees

Master’s Degree from Kutenai Art Therapy Insitute

Bachelor’s Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Guelph

Hi there! 

My name is Erica! I am an enthusiastic and creative teacher who is so excited for the opportunity to share my passions with my students! 

A bit about me; I have a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts and a Masters in Art Therapy, so to say that the Creative Arts are important to me would be a huge understatement! Along with studying art/art therapy, I have over 15 years experience working directly with children and providing artistic lessons with a variety of mediums and art techniques. In fact, my whole life my goal has always been to provide young students with a strong foundation in the elements of art in a way that is fun and engaging. The reason this is my goal is that it is my firm belief that artistic practices are a fundamental way to encourage students to think outside the box; a skill which I find to be invaluable for development! 

Whether teaching simple arts and crafts to younger kids, and/or teaching more advanced art theory to middle/high school students, I look forward to guiding each individual student in their own artistic and creative journey. 

Along with art, I teach of variety of world geography classes that encompass my passion for travel. My World Explorers series cover locations in every continent of the globe! I have been a traveling the world for the last 8 years and I have been lucky enough to travel to 15 countries and live in Australia, Italy, and Croatia! I love to share my passion for the world travel with young children - it continuously inspires me to see them be excited about the places they want to travel! 

Some fun facts about me:
- I am from Canada, but I have lived in Australia, Italy, and Croatia. 
- I have a blue belt in Karate - I used to be a karate teacher too! 
- My first time on a plane I was just 9 days old!